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Vribate enu Members ;nests Welcome! • Can apply for membership at t door Starting October 13th - Jazz Wednesdays Oct. 13th - Papa Mambo * Oct. nth - Jazzy Joe and the Alls ars 2 THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11,2004 :PROJECTOR Bookstores face backups

BY RHIANNON LEIER bookstore. receipt of the book order," said Editor-in-Chief Coordinator for electronic Olson.

Shannon Martin ith only a few weeks technology program, Bryan Another reason for the prob- [email protected] to go until midterms, Crandell, admitted that the rea- lems at the bookstore is that it's W many students don't son the students in his program the first year both stores have have all the books they require don't have all the books they need been running together. News Editor because the Keith Penhall Alana Pona bookstores are [email protected] currently out of a first-year busi- stock. ness administra- The lack of tion coordinator, Entertainment Editor books is appar- who has dealt with Ryan Hladun ent at both the missing books in [email protected] Notre Dame and his faculty, explains Princess Street that the centralized ordering for both Layout/Photo Editor campuses, but locations causes Trevor Kuna most evident at problems. [email protected] the Princess Street location. "If logistics go Pat Hiatt, a awry it is very Layout/Photo Editor sales person noticeable. It hap- Lindsay Winter at the Princess pened in this case," [email protected] Street bookstore said Penhall. has dealt with While the book- store scrambles to Advertising and Sales Manager disgruntled stu- PHOTO I RHIANNON LEIER dents for the past find books, many Guy Lussier month. Bookstore clerks says it's the worst year ever students have [email protected] resorted to other "This year is is partially his fault. means to finish their assign- worse then any other year ever," "I didn't place the order on ments. said Hiatt. time," said Crandell. Contributing Writers and Photographers John Sheppard, a first-year According to Hiatt, the lack Rob Olson, Red River's direc- Kyle Bakx Alan MacKenzie electronic engineering student is of books is due to a number of Sarah Morton tor of auxiliary services says that Grant Burr things; the store has experienced currently missing a report writing Ryan Caligiuri Matt Packwood some instructors forget to send book. Lindsay Payette difficulties with their suppliers, Davide Capone their book orders to their coor- Stacy Cardigan Smith Jean-Marc Prevost the shipments have not arrived "The instructor has had to pho- dinators before they go away on Jordan Chalifoux Laura Ruddock tocopy the assignments for the on time, and the booklists have summer holidays. Melanie Davidson Elizabeth Soto class," said Sheppard. been late. Shawna Forester Heather Steele He says coordinators are then "It is not always the bookstore's Mark Kowalski, a part.—time Mike Uhrich forced to submit the book lists Elizabeth Holmstrom student at the Princess campus, Julie Horbal Nuo Yang fault, some of the instructors do when the instructors return, is also frustrated because he still Chris Kitching Jen Zoratti not get their booklists in on time," which may mean books aren't hasn't been able to buy one of his Rhiannon Leier said Hiatt. always in stock at the beginning books. "This year has been a night- of the school year. "You would think the bookstore mare. The departments are just "To deal with this problem Contact the Projector at: would have it at the beginning of totally forgetting to send in their we are moving towards a more the term. There is no point in hav- Phone: 204.949.8466 lists. This is the worst registra- electronic format for next year ing it two months down the line." Fax: 204.949.9159 tion I have seen in 13 years," so the instructors can send the The Projector says Eileen Zuke, manager of the order online and we can confirm c/o Red River College Students' Association 110 - 160 Princess Street Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 1K9

For advertising information, contact Guy Lussier at: Manitoba officially smoke-free 204.632.2070 Students share mixed reactions about ban

LINDSAY PAYETTE On July 1, 2003, Winnipeg was anywhere from $500 to $3,000 officially told to butt out. for their first offense and up to ammy Seymour isn't happy He said the government has $15,000 for additional violations. about the province-wide seen results since the ban was The government announced T smoking ban that took introduced. In 2000, 26 per cent smoking will be permitted on affect on Oct. 1. of Winnipeggers smoked com- patios which meet required regu- The business administration this just in we need pared to the 21 per cent who now lations. student is one of many cus- smoke. That decision may be just tomers who had been driving what local businesses like the to Headingley to dine after an King's Head Pub need. Owner Jay indoor smoking ban took effect Khanuja said that after Winnipeg in July 2003. Second-hand smoke businesses were told to butt out, Peter Dalla-Vivenza, spokes- has a devastating health he lost 25 per cent of his custom- person for Healthy Minister Jim ers. He has since tried to rid the Rondeau said the idea for the impact on workers and stigma of a smoke-filled place by long-term smokers. A The next et ng ban began in 2002 when Ontario focusing more on food, which he waitress Heather Crowe was diag- smoking ban would help for the Projector 12 is noon, noon says has helped a little. Tueiday, t nosed with lung cancer. She was protect workers from sec- "The decision to let people c 2004. not a smoker, but she worked in ond-hand smoke smoke on patios won't help this places that had smoking sections. year. Patio season is over," said "Second-hand smoke has a 11 Khanuja, although he hopes it will Room W102 (newsroom) devastating health impact on bring back some of his customers workers and long-term smokers. - PETER DALLA-VIVENZA next year. A smoking ban would help pro- is a bumpin` place where The Manitoba government's However, students like Tina St. tect workers from second-hand website outlines fines for non- Godard aren't upset about the stories come to life. Bring smoke," said Dalla-Vivenza. compliance. Individuals who are smoking ban. The Manitoba government your ideas and you will caught smoking in a public place "It's nice to go to the bar and formed an All-Party Task Force to will be fined between $100 and not have to walk through a cloud also be bumpini. get people's views on an indoor $500 for their first offense and of blue smoke." smoking ban. They held public up to $1,000 for additional viola- hearings and found that the tions. Corporations will be fined majority was in favour of a ban.

THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11, 2004 ne s 3 College kickoff week a bust Advertisers! SA re-evaluates student interests after low turn-outs BY KYLE BAKX throughout the night from the SA, the had worn off by the third week, ulti-

Molson Canadian Rock Squad and mately resulting in the cancellation of he Red River College Students' Coca-Cola. the social, the week's main event. Association is re-examining SA president Ryan Mariani says First-year business administra- students interests after expe- T they will have to adapt to the recent tion student, Lorraine Brooks, feels riencing record low turn-outs during drop in participation among stu- Kickoff Week this past September. the social was not much of a suc- dents. The move comes after the SA was cess because it was at the end of the "The recent events hosted by the SA Over 6000 • forced to cancel their annual Much Kickoff Week. have unfolded a unique message that Video Dance Party due to low ticket "I was looking forward to the beach students' interests are changing and eyes took sales. party on Friday, but was tired from require careful examination of these SA program director Michael going to all of the other events (prior changing trends," he says. Blatherwick says this type of cancel- to the social) during the week." this space. The social was the final straw dur- lation has never happened before, in Some students may have avoided ing a week plagued with lower than fact, the cancellation of any sched- the social because of the precon- expected attendance levels. Normally uled event during Kickoff Week is ceived notion that a Much Video the Kickoff Week is held either during unheard of. Dance Party is a dry event, because the first or second week of school but "This is the fourth year in which I the students had already attended because college started before the have been responsible for the plan- one of these parties in high school. long weekend, the event was held ning of Kickoff Week. Every other year Alcohol was planned to be served Contact Guy W. sier during the third week of classes this we offered the social during the sec- and students should assume alcohol year. to advertise w ond week and every year it has sold will be served at all college socials, us. By the time the third week came out... except for this year," he says. unless noted. around, many students had already The Much Video Dance Party But Blatherwick promises a better become busy with their courses, glussier*rro.mb.co offered a social evening, equipped end result next time. therefore resulting in low ticket sales. with two large video screens, a "I guarantee it will not happen Although plenty of hype was gener- beach theme, and prizes given away again." iO4.632.2010. ated, the excitement and anticipation See editorial page 9 Downtown student violently assaulted Female student struck three times in the face after midnight

BY STACY CARDIGAN SMITH If this were the case, Dreyer says everyone could be safely Red River College stu- accompanied to his or her des- dent is recovering after tination. A a violent assault outside Ron Barnes, director of cam- the campus during the week of pus services at Princess agrees. Sept. 20. Barnes says there should be no A 25-year-old graphic design confusion about campus hours student, who declined to give her as they are clearly posted at every name, was leaving the Princess entrance to the building. campus at approximately 1 a.m. "There should be no reason when she was struck in the face people do not know when cam- three times by a native man on pus hours are," he says. her way to the bus stop. Security staff also goes around The student says she didn't use and reminds students of when Safewalk, a program that hires the building closes, he says. students during the week and "If people want Safewalk, then contracted security on week- they must leave by 12 a.m." says ends to escort students to and Barnes. from their vehicles, or the bus There may be some exceptions stop, because she didn't know it in the future when Safewalk existed. hours may be extended, such as Until this school year, the during exam time, he says. But College was open until 2 a.m., this must first be negotiated by with Safewalk available until the many levels of campus author- college closed. But due to low ity, and will not take effect any numbers of students after-hours, time soon. campus hours were shortened If the hours were to be extend- as of July 1, 2004. It's now open ed, extra security would have to until midnight, at which time the be brought in, and that is not a building is supposed to be com- PHOTO I TREVOR KUNA financial option right now, says pletely empty. Barnes. If students want to use Safewalk, they must leave the campus before closing at midnight However, recent confusion Confusion in the program's surrounding both Safewalk's the assault is a fairly isolated hours may not be the only prob- hours of operation and the exis- incident. lem. The program may also be tence of the program itself has Since the Princess Street suffering from a lack of publicity. lead to students and staff being campus opened August of 2002, Barnes is currently looking Security supervisor Ross left without a safe way home. there have been only a handful of into producing a pamphlet to According to Jim Dreyer, secu- reported incidents. McCorriston is organizing two better inform students of the rity manager at the Notre Dame "There is nothing significant college's services and some gen- personal safety presentations campus, some problems with we are aware of," he says. eral safety tips. the program may stem from There have been two other to be held Tuesday Oct. 19 and However, he says the student the recent changes in building reported incidents that he could Wednesday Oct. 27. The time manuals, which every student hours, as people are now unsure remember, including one just should receive at registration, and location weren't available of the Safewalk's end time. last week involving a female also contain the safety informa- All students and staff should staff member, and one last year at press time. Contact campus tion. be out of the building at 12 a.m., concerning a student on Portage "All the information they need, security for more information. not just beginning to clear out, Avenue. But these were not in including Safewalk, is listed says Dreyer. campus jurisdiction, Barnes there," he says. "This shouldn't be happening," says. In the meantime, Barnes says he says.

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Wine Wining eZletittne Tasting Feel. Free to eontaet us at: Schoarsap Fundraiser An evening of fine dining and wine tasting has been organized by a group of Culinary Arts Students on Thursday November 18fil. The evening will feature a six course menu Ryan Mariani designed and prepared by the students as well as wines from Kenaston Wine Market. President (204) 632-2474 Also featured is guest speaker Chef Cameron Tate of Culinary Team Canada who will travel to Erfurt Germany to compete in the World Culinary Olympics this October. Funds raised this evening will go towards tuition for a culinary arts student who had Shauna Grant to withdraw from the course and leave his place of employment due to an automobile 1"kiT Student Affairs (204) .632-2477 accident this spring. Tickets are $75 each or $65 each for 2 or more. We wish to gratefully acknowledge our sponsors. DUNN - RITE FOODS, sysca FOOD SYSTEMS, MARINER NEPTUNE, DELUCA FINE FOODS, and KENASTON Becky Turner WINE MARKET. VP Finance (704) 637-7480 [1.6421~~0.Wd.16464U1646:160.V.64.06.6. Fine Dining and Wine Testing Ticket Request Craig Loewen Name: 1TP Princess St Address: (204) 949-8466 City: Prow Postal Code: Phone Number: # of Tickets: Cheque Enclosed in the amount of $ One Ticket@75, Two or more $65 per ticket Please enclose cheque or money orders only. Make cheques out to Noire Dame Campus bril20 - 2055 Notre Carne Ave- "Community of Culinary Students" Call: 487-1957 with questions nue Mail Requests to Suite 301-70 Strauss Dr., Winnipeg, MB R3J 3S6 Viinnipeo, Manitoba R2H 039 (204) 6:32-2:375

Princess Street Campus P110-150 Princess Street October 22nd: What's your Blood Type \Ai innipeg . Manitoba ROB 1..9 October 27th : Blood Drive Clinic (204) 949-8466

To find more out about the SA CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES events. Join the SA Events Email SOCIETE CANADIENNE DU SANG List. Email sa e verits(c:4!Irc. c a Blood. Its in you to give. with "add me to the list" in the Donriez. Vous l'avez Hans le sang. subject line. THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11,2004 news 5 Auto theft on the rise Beware drivers Notre dame campus hit Youth at risk: survey

BY CHRIS KITCHING stupid," he said. According to a recent MPI sur- ony Sandison says he's vey of more than 800 Manitobans, finally learned his lesson. Sandison and other drivers T It's taken three break-ins between ages 18 and 24 are at and thefts and a lot of money lost greater risk of having a vehicle sto- for the Winnipegger to seriously len, vandalized or broken into. consider ways to protect his car About 38 per cent of respon- from crooks. dents in that age group say they "I can never say 'It can't happen reported an auto crime to the to me' because it always does," Crown corporation during the last PHOTO 1 TREVOR KUNA said Sandison, a 20-year-old baker two years. Four cars were reported stolen at the Notre Dame campus in September at Earl's Restaurant on Main Street. In comparison, 26 per cent of BY ELIZABETH HOLMSTROM to the patrol the parking lot Concerned because he says "I should probably get The Club." motorists between ages 25 to 39 - arresting three people from students shouldn't have to The most recent break-in and reported similar crimes during the recent string of car outside of the college for the worry about their cars being theft happened on Sept.17 while same period. thefts and vehicle incidents. stolen. Sandison was at work. "Young drivers have a lot of A break-ins at the Notre A study done in 2001 by "As a student and a student Thieves broke into his 1996 Ford things on the go and they haven't Dame campus is an ongo- Statistics Canada reported representative, I'm unim- Escort, which was parked in the been taking the time to educate ing cause for concern, says that the rate of auto theft pressed and disappointed. restaurant's lot, and made off with themselves on how to protect their the security manager at the a $200 stereo, he said. Notre Dame campus. in Winnipeg has more than Students should not have to vehicles," said MPI spokesman "I think they jammed a screw- Jim Dreyer says although quadrupled from a decade worry about their car being Brian Smiley. driver into the lock to force their RRC has a lower than aver- ago. stolen in a parking lot that "They assume their vehicles are way in. They knew what they age rate of car break-ins and "Winnipeg has the highest they pay for." safe and protected." wanted because they didn't touch theft, it's still not an accept- rate of auto thefts in Canada," Dreyer explained that most They're likely targets because anything else," Sandison said. able rate. said Sergeant Randy Harris cars are broken into either by they generally drive older vehicles, "I was a little upset but it was "In order to combat with the Stolen Auto Unit, a method called "punching park on the street and leave valu- probably my own fault because I the rise, we've taken even part of the Winnipeg Police the lock" or simply by break- ables - including CDs, wallets and left the faceplate on (the stereo). more precautions. We have Service. ing a window. "Punching jewelry- in plain view in their cars, I'm just surprised it happened cameras that cover almost "There's an average of one the lock" involves making a he said. during the day." 100 per cent of the parking car per hour being stolen, small hole in the door under The best way to ward off car It's not the first time thieves have lots, and we've also hired and the yearly average is the lock, and then using an thieves is to install a security tool broken into Sandison's car, which another security person and 10,000." object, such as a screwdriver, such as a steering wheel locking he doesn't protect with any type increased the patrol of the "There's not one worst to push the lock up. device or an electronic immobi- of security device, to steal stereo security van," he said. area. Instead there are The most popular things lizer, Smiley said. equipment. His car was also bro- This month alone there pockets," said Harris, when stolen, Dreyer said, are elec- MPI offers a financing pro- ken into outside his River Heights have been four cars stolen asked if any part of the city tronic equipment such as gram and yearly $40 discount to home and a second time while and eight car break-ins, all was worse than another. CD's or stereos. Manitobans who purchase and parked downtown. occurring in the Notre Dame "Anywhere there is a large If any student sees any install an after-market immobi- Sandison said he hasn't reported campus parking lots. number of vehicles where unusual activity in the cam- lizer in their vehicles. any of the thefts to Winnipeg Three years ago, Notre people can come and go pus parking lots, they are police or Manitoba Public Dame was faced with this unnoticed." asked to call the 24-hour Insurance "because the deductible same problem. The Winnipeg Students' Association security line at 632-2323. is too high." Police Service were called in President, Ryan Mariani is "It's my own fault, too, for being

Help keys offer panhandlers food, shelter

BY SARAH MORTON ing panhandlers but also making of panhandlers in our city." dlers redeeming the keys seem town residents, business owners downtown residents, business She explains that one of the "very happy just to be getting and religious communities.

owntown Winnipeg Biz's owners and students feel safer main reasons for adding the Help something." Like it says on the Change for Change for the Better and more comfortable in the Key was in response to a 2002 Downtown businesses have the Better website, "the cam- program is offering citi- D city's core. Downtown Biz survey revealing mixed reactions towards the pan- zens another alternative when paign is not the solution; but we The Help Key, originally approached by panhandlers on that 84 per cent of downtown handling situation in Winnipeg. hope it is the beginning of the the street. developed by the Union Gospel business members consider Greg Tonn is the owner and solution." Help Keys are being distribut- Mission, is another way for citi- panhandling a problem. manager of Into the Music ed, after a small donation to the zens to help panhandlers with- "The Help Key was created to located in the Exchange District, Change for the Better program out worrying about how their give the general public an alter- and is very impressed with the at various downtown locations, spare change is spent. native when approached. When Downtown Biz and how they to be given to panhandlers Jennifer Verch, com- you give change to a panhandler, approach the issue. MATH at in exchange for spare munications and you don't know where it's going." "The Biz Patrol is very change. The keys can marketing man- And the minority who give respectful to the panhandlers then be used at a ager at the cash to panhandlers have good and most business owners just PHYSICS variety of social Downtown reason for concern. A Change want to know how we can take agencies for a Winnipeg for the Better study revealed that care of these people in the best number of basic Biz, says seven out of ten respondents way possible," he says. services, including a that dona- admitted to using the money for Others are not so chari- TUTOR meal, change of clothes, tions cigarettes, alcohol or solvents. table. A cashier at another Teaching Experience have This makes most people wonder downtown business, who pre- counseling, as well as a University 3 years whether they would be feeding a ferred to remain anonymous, shower and shelter. High School 5 years person or an addiction. condemned panhandlers as Most importantly, 100 per cent Private 4 years of donated money goes to these So far, the program has been "totally trashy" and denounced agencies, totaling approximately gone up considered a success, with the Help Key program, saying $60,000 so far, according to the since the key approximately 250 Help Keys that "maybe they don't want Qualifications organization's website. was added. redeemed per month between to go to the shelters with that B.Sc. Honours tHIC The Downtown Winnipeg Biz's "We are very pleased the six social agencies involved. key because they feel like it's a B.Ed. Honours II of M Change for the Better program, with how [the new initiative] has The majority are redeemed trashy thing to do." gone so far," says Verch. developed in 1992 and expanded at the Union Gospel Mission, Otherwise, Verch says that Mike's Tutoring in August 2003, has seen dra- "The Help Key and the new which offers the widest range there has been a lot of positive matic results in not only assist- campaign have been very good of services. Len McKelvey, the feedback, from panhandlers 474-1729 or 770-3714 at drawing attention to the issue resident facilitator, says panhan- themselves along with down; ...

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Activist speaks BIG MOUNTAINS. BIG SNOW. PANORAMA. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME Irshad Manji in city Oct. 13 SOMEONE SAID &NS

ELIZABETH SOTO She says Manji challenges a views sometimes WHEN YOU TOLD THEM offered by the media, where all Muslims are por- WHERE YOU WORKED? rshad Manji, outspoken Canadian journal- I trayed as violent extremists and terrorists. ist and author, will be speaking on the topic I of "Confessions of a Muslim Reformer," fol- Manji is considered one of Canada's most lowed by a question and answer session, at the influential voices at present and has received Offering world-class sports and services, Winnipeg Convention Centre on Oct. 13. world-wide recognition. She's been named one Panorama Mountain Village keeps getting better and better. Manji has recently received a lot of attention of Canada's "Leaders of Tomorrow" by Macleans as a result of her book, The Trouble with Islam: A magazine and she was named a "Feminist of the We will be in Winnipeg at the Best Western Hotel, Wake-Up Call for Honesty and Change, in which 21st Century" by Ms. magazine. She was also the Room 322, 330 York Avenue, she criticizes Islam from the perspective of a winner of OprahWinfrey's "Chutzpah Award" for on October 23 & 24 in search of the right people Muslim gay woman. Manji's book and overall demonstrating "audacity, nerve, boldness and for this winter's team. message is one that encourages critical thinking conviction" in her message of change. in religion and challenges deeply entrenched The Jewish Federation of Winnipeg's goal is to We're looking for energetic folks for Lift Operators, Room Attendants, beliefs held for centuries. make this event accessible to as many people Cooks, Guest Service Agents, Front Desk Agents, The event is being hosted by the Jewish possible. Retail & Rental Clerks, and more! Federation of Winnipeg and is part of the "We wanted this event to be inclusive and Combined Jewish Appeal's 2004 Women's open to anyone who wants to come. We want to Think you're up for the challenge? Then we'd like to meet you. Campaign. Elaine Goldstine, associate director make this affordable to anyone," said Goldstine To book an interview, call (250) 341-3065 for the organization believes Manji's message is Tickets are $15 and $5 for students and can or send an e-mail to [email protected]. an important one. be purchased through the Jewish Federation of Please bring your résumé to the interview. "People currently have one view of Muslims Winnipeg by calling 477-7427. and she's providing a message that challenges that view." panorama INTRAWEST mountain village NAG International students drawn to 'Peg Red River has 125 students from 27 countries

BY NUO YANG It is a situa- for interna- Canada. tion facing tional students "Winnipeg is a mystery to me. t's a long way from his home colleges include English I didn't know anything about in South Korea and over- across coming language and cul- as a second Winnipeg before I found about I Canada." tural barriers isn't always easy, language, aca- RRC. I am curious," she said. A but Young Hoon Kwon is glad demic English The state-of-art facilities, popular to be enrolled in the electronic for univer- friendly staff and faculty have program engineering technology program sity and col- impressed Aburto-Brito. She at RRC at Red River College's Princess lege entrance, also thoroughly enjoys the guest Street campus. that has a international speakers coming from business "I can find a job easily after long wait- business, tech- and the government arranged by graduation," Kwon said. "I can ing list of nology man- her program. learn real English and skills here. Canadian agement, hotel Aburto-Brito's classmate Felipe People are friendly." students and restaurant Varela is from Chile. He came As an international student, will be management, to RRC through an exchange Kwon is not alone at RRC. The unlikely tourism man- program. His status made him international education office to accept agement and entitled to tuition waiver for the reports 125 international stu- interna- electronic first term of study. dents from 27 different countries tional stu- engineering "Red River College offers more have registered so far this fall, dents. technology. practical training than universi- including students from South " 0 u r An informal ties," Varela said. Korea, China, Mexico and India. courses survey con- Besides, Winnipeg's low cost Enrolment of international are very ducted by the of living was a big attraction. students is a growing trend marketable PHOTO I NUO YANG international In addition, Varela thinks that across the country. Citizenship overseas. Felipe Varela is an international business student from Chile education Winnipeg is a safe city. and Immigration Canada reports But we the first office at RRC He noted, "I never went to that more than 130,000 interna- have to consult with the pro- time, they can apply to shows international students downtown at two o'clock in the tional students choose to study gram to see if there are still posi- the technology management choose RRC because o_f its morning at home. But I can do in Canada last year, more than program and the aerospace and tions available," Lewycky hands-on training for future it here." double the nearly 57,000 in 1990. added. employment and competitive The international educational Closer to home, the University The nature of college tuition. In addition, Winnipeg's market presents great opportu- of Manitoba has experienced education also restricts Winnipeg is a low cost of living appeals nities for Canadian institutions. a 41 per cent increase in inter- student recruitment, strongly to many international So what might the future for national students this year over including international mystery to me. I students. international education at RRC last year while the University of students. Selene Aburto-Brito, an look like? Winnipeg has witnessed a 20 "We offer a different didn't know anything international business student "We are undergoing a strategic per cent growth, as the type of education from Winnipeg from Mexico was introduced to planning process. It has taken us Free Press reported recently. This universities. We must about Winnipeg RRC through her brother who a while to reach the maximum has caused some to wonder what make sure that there is assisted with a RRC trade show capacity for individual inter- RRC's current strategy is towards enough labs and equip- before I found about in Mexico. She was attracted by national students. We are now international education. ment when we admit the affordable tuition and the ready to look at other options. "The college has a policy not to people," Lewycky said. RRC. I am curious short, compact learning which For example, bringing cohorts to displace non-visa students," said In spite of the limita- characterizes the international training at one time or custom- Terry Lewycky, director for the tions, efforts have been - SELENE ABURTO-BRITO business program ized training," said Lewycky. RRC's international education made to maximize the Aburto-Brito also let her office. "Our international capac- opportunity for internati onal aviation training program. romantic side take over when ity varies based on local demand. student to study at RRC. For The most popular programs deciding where to study in

THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 1 1, 2004 feature P rogram Profile: Tourism and hospitality management

BY JEAN-MARC PREVOST news: Red River College is offer- into one or the other of the pro- ing a new and improved pro- grams," says hospitality depart- ale Yuel is a graduate of gram. ment chair David Rew. Red River College's hotel The tourism and hospitality "With the new program, stu- D and restaurant manage- management program is a two- dents get a first year to experi- ment program, and he says it year program that can give you ence both fields and then choose has taught him all the things he needs to run a successful busi- the experience and skills to put a major in their second year." ness. your natural aptitudes to use The program, which is 24 His restaurant, Tavern in the in the business world. Recently continuous months, also Park, located at the Assiniboine amalgamated from two separate includes two paid co-op work Park Pavilion, is rated one of the programs, hotel and restaurant placements in places like Travel best places to eat in the city by management and tourism man- Manitoba, Oak Hammock the best-selling book Where to agement, the first year of courses Marsh, and Splash Dash Water Eat in Canada. give you training in the basics Services for tourism majors; and "I think there may be some of customer service, account- the Fairmont Winnipeg Hotel, misconceptions about the pro- ing, business communication, the Delta Winnipeg, and the gram only teaching basic serving and human behavior. It also Radisson Hotel Winnipeg for skills but it is so much more. It gives you a wide exposure to hospitality majors. is very thorough and reflects the career opportunities in both Yuel says his work placement the realities of the industry. You tourism and hotel/restaurant taught him more than he ever learn things about accounting, management. thought it would. law, and human resource man- "We found that with two sepa- "It taught me so much. I PHOTO I TREVOR KUNA agement." rate programs, students who had learned everything about work- Tourism hospitality department chair, David Rew If you are someone who may an interest and aptitude in both ing with customers, European be interested in a career in the fields were never sure if they had serving, and wine." may be interested to check-out The program accepts 80 stu- service industry, there is good made the right choice by going He encourages anyone who the program. dents each year.

New kart racing complex in city Projector tests out track and survives to tell the tale

BY JEN ZORATTI and race against their that kart racing is about Afterwards, I had to "pathetically slow." But friends and colleagues. as dangerous as riding a face my dismal lap time. myself and my fellow t is a news writer's task to Everyone from corporate bike, so I was convinced. I'd ride Each car is outfitted with a pathetically slow rac- gather information for their business people to high the car. transponder, a device that ers can join Speedworld's I stories. Sometimes school students can sign up After a brief moment of getting records lap times down to racing classes held every this means sitting through a team. You can also get a life- my shoe stuck in between the a millisecond on a main Saturday afternoon to hone our a meeting. Sometimes it time membership for $5. break and the ground and ask- computer. This is used for skills and stop fearing the gas means an interview. And sometimes it means driv- Sawatsky put in a fair ing which side the gas was on, novice drivers to improve pedal. ing a race car. amount of sweat and I was off to the races! Well, not their speed, and also Speedworld is open from 4 I was the privileged Projector blood into this three-year really. When I say I drove slow, to accurately determine winners p.m. to 12 p.m. from Monday to writer assigned to tellyou all about project. Construction on I mean slow. But I gained in league races. Friday and 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Speedworld, the new European Speedworld began on June confidence, and started My average speed? A weekends. style indoor racing track 6, 2001 based on a need making use of the kart's speedy 18 km/h. To put it Rate are $15 for 10 min- that recently opened here in for indoor racing in Winnipeg and famous fast acceleration. in perspective, the average utes, $25 for 20 minutes Winnipeg on Oct. 1. for something to do in the winter. This, of course, had noth- kart racer drives at 41 (group rate) or $30 for The 27,500 square-foot Sawatsky based his design ing to do with the fact km/h and the average tri- 30 minutes (league rate). venue, located on the on the indoor track in West that Sawatsky was chasing cycle moves at 8 km/h. As corner of Berry Street and St Edmonton Mall, and of me. Sawatsky says, my time was Matthews Avenue, is home course, wanted to surpass it.

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BY JULIE HORBAL that of the funky downtown underwent inten- area. sive training s the Exchange District "I'm an artist and I've worked preparing her continues to breed new in retail for extensive amounts of to write her A life into Winnipeg's down- time," she said. own business town, one new business is bring- "I was like, how do I combine plan and open ing new ideas into the Exchange. what I love with something a profitable, On the corner of Princess where I can make money and sustainable Street and McDermott Avenue, not hate in ten years or five years business. Mango fusion interiors and or even five months? I figured I When she exotic gifts is breaking the mould could do all this myself." successfully cast by neighboring Exchange With a dream to open up a completed the District boutiques. diverse and groundbreaking store course - and her It's also breaking the boundar- of her own, Anderson turned to business plan for ies owner - and lone staff mem- the SEED (Supporting Economic Mango - Anderson ber - Aynsley Anderson, 25, was and Employment Development) approached lending living her life within. to solve her problems. institutions and before For the past ten years, SEED is a non-profit organiza- she knew it her dream was Anderson worked in retail jobs in heart of the tion set up to give people with off the ground and cel- other areas of the city. Last year, Exchange district. ideas - but not necessarily the ebrating its grand opening. lery and broad she decided it was time to get out "I wanted to be downtown. means - the chance to set up Anderson says she wanted to boutique. There on her own and open a jewelry, I like the buildings, the archi- their own businesses. have a gallery/boutique that no were other stores, clothing, and home design store tecture, and the whole idea of For six months, Anderson one had ever done before in the but none like the one I it. Plus there wasn't a really gal- that meshed with her ideas and had in my mind. This combines a whole bunch of Exchange District ideas," she says. With over half the store devot- ed to locally made jewelry and vintage clothing and the rest to imported goods from Asia and "I never would South America, Anderson feels have reached her store is compatible with the app my Olympic dreams without my personal GG coach. It's the same for anyone with I was like, hopes to obtain permanent Are The Results Of weight loss. The experts at how do Monarch Health Sciences will be that winning coach Your Latest Diet combine for you." Not Adding Up? what I love Peter Vidmar Two-time Olympic Gold and with Silver medalist 1984, Gymnastics something where I can make money

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THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11,2004 Don't forget your vitamins! Fight the flu, ace exams with the help of multi-vitamins

BY RYAN CALIGIURI throughout the duration of the responds exceptionally well to more freely and rapidly allow- exam period. the combination of minerals and ing for better e t a - ith mid-terms only a "By taking your multivitamin vitamins, and actually problem bles few weeks away, that it boosts the immune system so helps greatly with and if you're means the late night W that your body is not fighting concentra- cramming sessions, and hours missing all of the off any illnesses while studying. tion. of reading are upon us. When proper vitamin and studying you don't have to up Rather if your body is healthy mineral intake, you your caffeine intake to get the it allows your mind to be more have to take a multivita- results you want; rather you have focused on just the task at min because you will see a to stay healthy, and the best way hand." difference. Primarily energy to do that is to start off the day Silvaire says that your body will be the first change noticed with a high potency multivita- will naturally focus first on in almost everyone, secondly is min. any illnesses disturbing alertness." The first step to better study- the balance, therefore tak- Nichol says in order to get the ing is to be free of any colds or ing away from any mental results desired an individual will viruses. Local certified nutri- concentration. have to choose the right multivi- tion specialist Nichol Silvaire solv- However, by taking a high tamin One of the most potent suggests taking a multivitamin ing in potency multivitamin your brain multivitamins on the market several days before studying and shorter spans right now are sold at GNC and of time." "Your multivitamin are in both a men's and woman's If diet is a problem during increases the rate of speed of formula. There are two sizes to exams, a multivitamin is essen- Every woman should know impulses in the brain, which choose from when picking out tial for students who are eating are the building blocks of your two a day multivitamin, the about Pap tests. fast food on the go to save time your memory. This also helps 180 caplet going for $31.99 and a for hitting the books. in dealing with impromptu 90 caplet that costs $19.99. Have you had yours? questions, because the "If you are not getting your impulses are allowed to flow daily eight to ten servings of veg- Pap Test Day October 27, 2004 You should have a Pap test at least every two years.

What is a Pap test? Should I attend one of the October 27,2004 Making a difference A Pap test is a test that may find changes in the cervix. Walk In Pap Test sites? Treating early changes may prevent cancer of the cervix. If it has been more than two years since your last Pap test, you should make an appointment with Volunteering offers life experience What is the cervix? your doctor or come to a walk in site on October The cervix is an opening at the bottom of the uterus 27. (womb). Babies come through the cervix when they are BY MELANIE DAVIDSON "If you plan your schedule to strengthen the relationship born. When was my last Pap test? accordingly and manage your between the community and If you can't remember when you had your last Pap Do I need Pap tests? ric Maxwell thinks that time then finding time to vol- young people. test, call (204) 788-8626 or toll free 1 (866) If you've ever had sex, you need to have Pap tests. students aren't volun- unteer is not that much of a Anyone interest in helping 616-8805. Or call your doctor. teering as much they How often should I have a Pap test? E problem. In most cases, I only out should contact Eric Friesen Where can I learn more about cervial cancer Most women need a Pap test once a year for three should. screening? worked a couple hours a week at 477-5360. years. If those results are okay, then you need a Pap In fact, the first-year busi- Contact the Manitoba Cervical Cancer Screening helping out," says Maxwell. UNICEF is also continuously test only once every two years. ness administration student Program at (204) 788-8626 or toll free 1 (866) Although many of the events seeking volunteers for Speakers When can I stop having Pap tests? 616-8805. at Red River College wishes he At 70 years of age you may be able to stop. Talk to your that Maxwell mentioned are Bureau, an incentive program www.cancereare.mb.ca/MCC5P did more, but like many other doctor or nurse. only seasonal volunteer oppor- that allows people to be guest students, speakers in he says it is Walk-In Sites elementary and a struggle 44 For Oct. 27- No appointment neccessary at these locations high schools to to fit volun- DOWNTOWN/POINT DOUGLAS talk about the ST. DONIFACE/ST. VITAL teering into Juggling school, part-time Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre de sante Saint-Boniface activities that 215-181 Higgins (for Winnipeg Francophones and/or women his sched- 9am until 4pm living in postal codes R2H, R2J, R3X) UNICEF aids ule. jobs, relationships, family D1048-409 Tache in. This type Aikins Community Health Centre 9am until 4pm "Juggling 601 Aikens and friends is tough, but I of volunteer- 9am until 4pm school, Youville Centre ing varies in 8-845-Dakota 5t. love volunteering and Health Action Centre part-time 9am until 4pm the amount of 425 Elgin jobs, rela- 9am until 4pm should make more time time required tion sh i p s, SEVEN OAKS/INKSTER and ranges Hope Centre Health Centre Inc. family and for it. 240 Powers Nor'West Co-op Community Health from two hours 9am until 4pm Centre Inc. friends is 103-61 Tyndall 11 a month up tough, but I Klinic 10am until 8pm - ERIC MAXWELL to ten hours a 870 Portage Ave. love volun- 10am until 8pm month. teering and should make more tunities, any student interested ST. JAMES- ASSINI501A/ Anyone interested in work- Mount Carmel Clinic ASSINIDOINE SOUTH time for it," he says. in donating some time will be 886 Main St. St. James Street Medical Centre happy to learn that there are ing for UNICEF should contact 10am until 8pm Maxwell, an avid believer in 1600 Portage Ave Andrea Pratt at 477-4600 9am until 4pm giving back to the community, many organizations looking Nine Circles Community Maxwell is currently looking Health Centre for enthusiastic and energetic Tuxedo Park Family Medical Centre has donated countless hours 705 Broadway through various organizations 250-2025 Corydon people willing to donate their 10am until 8pm volunteering for various pro- 9am until 4pm in need of help, but stresses that grams in Winnipeg including: time. Peace Village Organizations such as United volunteering will be a lifelong 598 Ellice the Optimus Jazz Festival, the RIVER HEIGHTS/FORT GARRY commitment. 9am until 4pm 1999 Pan Am games, the Blue Way located on Donald Street River Avenue Community Health "Volunteering is such an Women's Health Clinic Centre and Gold football game, which are seeking people, especially 3rd floor 385 River Ave. important part of my life, I is a high school All-Star game. students to help in many activi- 419 Graham 10am until 8pm met tons of new people that I 10am until 8pm The latest notch on Maxwell's ties including Shaw United Way Univeristy Health Service wouldn't have met. It added a resume is working with the Youth Connections, which is a RIVER EAST University of Manitoba lot of variety to my life. One of Access River East (for UofM students only) Conservative Party of Cartada funding program run by young 975 Henderson Hwy. 9am until 4pm my goals in life is to volunteer as a scoutener encourag- people. 10am until 8pm with the Red Cross in Africa to ing people to supporting the Eric Friesen, United Way help fight Aids," says Maxwell campaign. His job was also to Co-coordinator says the main MANITOBA with a grin. CERVICAL C objective of the program is to CANCER CancerCare fiche' target young people to go out SCREENING MANITOBA Manitoba support young people in giving PROGRAM ActionCmnerManitaba and vote in the provincial and i" back to the community and federal elections. THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11, 2004

CUP News Recording industry Students meet over sues more students campus sustainability Conference discusses the RIAA wants to make example of university environment students with harsh fines: prof BY ROBERT KOTYK Greening the Ivory Tower, in CUP CENTRAL BUREAU CHIEF which participants assessed the

BY ROBERT HEBERLE to entirely reformat a computer, she said. sustainability of their respective THE HOYA (GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY) She also warned, despite the common belief WINNIPEG (CUP) -- 4 national campuses. that only users who share music with others conference at the University of Fernando Aloise, co-ordinator online can be identified, downloading files can Manitoba brought students from of the conference, said energy effi- WASHINGTON (CUP) -- A new round of over also reveal an individual's IP address. across Canada together to discuss ciency remains one of the biggest 700 lawsuits filed by the Recording Industry Georgetown law professor Julie Cohen said the environment and the sustain- problems for many campuses. Association of America targets 32 individuals while most of the cases would likely be settled ability of their campuses. downloading copyrighted material at 26 uni- out of court, the RIAA may want to send a mes- "Universities are such humon- versities and colleges across the United States. sage to students by continuing through the The conference, organized by gous institutions, and the amount The lawsuits allege illegal distribution of court process and attempting to impose harsh the Sierra Youth Coalition and the of greenhouse gas emissions that copyrighted songs on peer-to-peer networks, fines on some college network users. University of Manitoba student they put out, the influence that such as Kazaa and LimeWire. "In some of these cases ... they might intend union, brought over 100 students they have in contributing to the One user on the Georgetown University to follow the case through to the bitter end," from 35 different Canadian post- problem of global warming, is network is a subject of the current lawsuits, Cohen said. "It probably doesn't make sense to secondary institutions to Winnipeg according to Jonathan Lamy, spokesperson for assume the students will just get off with a slap quite large," he said. "And because the recording industry group. on the wrist." to think about such topics as a these institutions are supposed Lamy said the individual, once identified, While a handful of highly publicized file university's energy efficiency and to be leading the way to a better would be sent a letter offering an out-of-court sharing cases have resulted in settlements planting a community garden on future, they have the responsibility settlement. Any settlement would include ranging from around $5,000 to $10,000, the campus. to use the technology that we have both monetary damages and a prohibition on maximum court-imposed fines under the This marked the sixth year for already available." further illegal use of copyrighted materials. Digital Millennium Copyright Act could tech- the conference and the first time it Lamy also said the RIAA would continue to nically reach as high as $150,000 per song, Caley Mulholland, a delegate has been held in the Prairies. Last prefer settlements rather than potentially long Cohen said. from Concordia University in and costly court cases. She cautioned, however, the RIAA and asso- year, the conference was held at Montreal, said her institution's "The objective here is not to win lawsuits. ciated groups may be reluctant to pursue such McGill University in Montreal. pilot project has become a model It is to send a message of deterrence, demon- results. "Different campus groups from for other universities. Over the past strate that there are consequences to breaking "It could very well be that if they did that, it different campuses are all com- two years, students at Concordia the law and encourage music fans to migrate could backfire on them, and they could be per- ing in and basically sharing all of to the legitimate online music services," he ceived as abusive," Cohen said. "If you're the have done a full assessment of the ideas they have, all the initia- said. RIAA, it is better to create a cloud of fear and their campus's sustainability. The RIAA filings are so-called John Doe law- not, in a very visible way, take an individual to tives they've taken," said Sarah Concordia has already begun to suits, which name IP addresses, unique identi- the cleaner's." Cummings, an Acadia University implement some of the changes fiers of computers connected to networks, as This is not the first time Georgetown net- student who sits on the Sierra recommended in the assessment, defendants rather than actual people. Music work users have run afoul of the RIAA. Youth Coalition's project commit- industry investigators can determine only the such as reusable dishes on campus While the overwhelming majority of com- tee. "I came last year; it was really IP addresses of those found using copyrighted plaints have been directed at undergraduate and energy retrofits to conserve fun and I got to bring a lot back to material illegally on the Internet. students, graduate and professional students power. Acadia." Identification of individual students requires have also been implicated in illegal file shar- "There's no one campaign a court-issued subpoena to be delivered to the ing. One faculty and one staff member were Shawn Fraser, a delegate from here that we're doing," she said. Internet service provider -- in this case, the also the subjects of RIAA takedown notices, the University of Regina, said to "Everybody here is engaged in so college or university providing network access which threaten legal action if the specified increase sustainability on campus, many diverse projects." to a faculty member or student. offence continues. the entire student body has to be Raph Shay, a student from the Although the Georgetown user's iden- Georgetown administrators recently made aware of the measures that tity cannot be confirmed until a judge issues announced they were considering subscribing University of New Brunswick, said need to be taken. a subpoena, the large majority of past cases of to a fee-based online service, such as Napster, he came to the conference to find digital copyright infringement have involved which would allow students to stream music "It has to be a group effort," he out how best to start a recycling students rather than faculty or staff, according online for free and download songs to their said. "It can't just be the students' program at his school. to the university. computers at a small charge. union working by itself . . . and say- "It's like everywhere," he said. Georgetown spokesperson Laura Cavender Student Alex Bozmoski, who recently ing, 'Here's your recycle bins,' and "It's your choice if you want to take said the university had not yet received any switched from Kazaa to the legal fee-based then nobody uses them." subpoenas related to the new court action. Rhapsody online music service, said the RIAA action or just sit back." Conference delegates also She stressed Georgetown administrators' is right to ask for damages from students who commitment to halting illegal file sharing on have illegally downloaded or shared music. worked on a project called campus, and pointed to new efforts such as an "I think every student's aware that it's illegal, online tutorial for new students as indicators and they run the risk," Bozmoski said. "That's of how seriously the university considers the the way it works." situation. But Janine Kamwene, who uses peer-to-peer "Georgetown expects students to comply networks to download music, said the RIAAs with the law," Cavender said. "Students who actions were unfair to college students. a violate the law do so at their own risk." Kamwene also said the new round of suits Beth Ann Bergsmark, director of university would not affect her decision to download student journalism organization w ch provides information systems at Georgetown, recom- music through peer-to-peer networks. a mended students avoid such lawsuits by using "Everyone knows it's wrong. It's stealing wire services. As a member, the Projector legal music downloading services, such as someone's music and profits," Kamwene said. Apple's popular iTunes software, which sells "You really don't think it's going to happen to selects several articles from the wire per issue individual songs for 99 cents. you. It's only like 36 students across the nation, which may interest our readers. Bergsmark said popular peer-to-peer net- and that's a really small percentage." works may also infect computers with viruses that can disrupt an entire computer's hard drive. The only way to repair such damage is THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11, 2004 AIDS activists fear apathy Participation down at AIDS walks; organizers blame desensitization

BY KELLY EBBELS with the drugs. Just because "For a lot of cities, this is the in Montreal, suggested the nationally. THE MCGILL DAILY they have only fundraiser or outreach decrease in urban participation Taillefer also attributed the (MCGILL UNIVERSITY) length- opportunity," said Fisher. at the events is the result of decline in AIDS walk participa- ened Until this year, AIDS increased competition between tion to the taboo nature of the MONTREAL (CUP) -- While lifespan walks across the different charity walks scheduled disease. thousands of Canadians took doesn't country were orga- for the same time of year, such "Because it's a transmissible to the streets last month for mean nized separately as the Terry Fox Run and Run for disease, unlike cancer, there the Walk for Life, a nationwide we don't in each city. This the Cure, which benefit cancer seems to be this general attitude event that raises funds for the have to year marked the research. of, `If you've got it, then you fight against HIV and AIDS, their be vigilant first collabora- "It is always difficult for us deserve it. You did something numbers were much lower than in our fight." tive event, in to recruit people. People are wrong,"' he said. "That makes years past. Wainberg which torn between all these different it much more difficult for us to Participation in Montreal's said while AIDS region- causes," said Taillefer. attract people." annual AIDS walk was down deaths may be down, This year's Terry Fox Run in Danny Wright, Queer McGill to 15,000 people, compared to the number of AIDS cases Quebec garnered a 30 per cent librarian, said he worries the ris- 25,000 in 1999. In Vancouver, is on the rise, especially among increase in participation ing desensitization to the disease registration was down by 25 per heterosexual young women. a 1 and 18 per cent could hinder the vast amount cent. Still, AIDS walk organizers organiz- increase in of research that still needs to be Mark Wainberg, director of remain optimistic the fight will ers banded done to find a cure. the McGill AIDS Centre, said he continue to gain support. together in "There's kind of a complacency believes the decline in numbers Darren Fisher, national events hopes of gen- about it now There's less of an is a result of a widespread desen- coordinator for the Canadian erating more effort to support it. People feel sitization that corresponds with AIDS Society, said the decreased awareness and it's dwindling down when it's a decrease in disease mortality numbers of walkers in the larger sponsorship. just as present," he said. rates. cities are not a good measure Louis-Michel funds. The run Queer McGill sent 10 people "People think that we've cured of the overall success of the Taillefer, spokes- was held at 60 locations to the walk, and has so far raised AIDS and we haven't," Wainberg event, which actually brought person for the Farha across Quebec and at $400 to be donated to AIDS said. "In some ways, we're all out increased participation and Foundation, an AIDS thousands of sites Community Care Montreal. victims of the success we've had funds in smaller communities. fundraising group nationally and inter- Who's to blame for low turn-out? SA didn't do research, publicity

,BY MIKE UHRICH simple to explain. No one knew the biggest crowds and the most about it. interest. That's the basic rule of lot of work goes into plan- First of all, you're basically event planning, and sorry to use a ning an event, that's why marketing strictly to the Princess cliché, but it's not rocket science. Michael Blatherwick, the A Street campus by placing it in the This brings us to the question program director for the Red River heart of the Exchange District, of how we improve the turnout for College Students' Association is so upset due to low interest in the which whether intentionally or RRSA sponsored events. Well, let's opening week campus festivities. not alienates the majority of Red look at college students and see These low turnouts were high- River students. Secondly, you have what they like to do. Obviously, lighted by a dismal showing at Old placed the event in the afternoon, looking at the two sellouts of Market Square for a planned con- Oktoberfest, which were placed cert, as well as the cancellation of GG on weekdays and the planning a Much Music Video Dance which and publicity of any University of was to be held at the Notre Dame I found it shocking to Manitoba social that takes place, campus. see that both events, the way to market to students is to , But the real question to ask is, but especially the place advertising everywhere. is this the fault of the liRSA, or the concert, were highly Don't be afraid to publicize fault of the students for not sup- un-publicized anywhere students might be, and porting the school's activities? if it's an event that may appeal Low interest in the dance is easy to people outside of the student and its probably because we're 91 demographic like the Old Market not in middle school anymore, which doesn't bode well for atten- Square concert, then definitely and although it may seem like a dance either. Often people have take advantage of the broader good idea when planning an event things to do, or class, or some- market. to throw the idea of a Video Dance thing else that takes priority over If you're appealing to the mass on the table, you have to take into being entertained. population of students, then from consideration what else people However these reasons do not my experience all they really want could be doing on a Friday night. begin to address the biggest issue is a place where they can get com- After a hard week at school which is publicity. Anyone can pletely smashed with their friends. people don't want to be hang- tell you that publicity will make or This idea seems to turn off certain ing out in a gymnasium at Notre break your event, and in a school types of people, like myself for Dame campus; what they want is where business and public rela- instance, but people like me are in to be hanging out with their bud- tions are both taught, I found it the minority. dies or their significant others, shocking to see that both events, The problems that plague the and let's face it, convincing them but especially the concert, were RRSA can be addressed through to go with you to a "dance" won't highly un-publicized. simple changes to their publiciz- win you any points. As event ,planners, you need ing as well as acquiring a greater The failure of the concert at to plan events and place them at understanding of what students Old Market Square is also pretty times and locations that can draw want.

THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11, 2004 12 entertainment Rappers trippin' to Portage la Prairie this month

BY JORDAN CHALIFOUX "There wasn't a whole lot William Glesby Centre, which going on ever; never had any- has a capacity of 456 people, and ost people are used to thing come to town, or the hope there is a post-party at Sociables tripping on Portage of anything ever to come," said Bar. MAvenue, but what is this Cartman. "Can't get much more content business of Trippin' to Portage? The idea of bringing entertain- than that; lots of talent," said When you take a bus full of ers John Smith, Pipi Skid, Yy, Cartman. Winnipeggers, rappers, and DJs N-Deep, DJ Hunnicutt and DJ The original poster created by to Portage la Prairie, you have CO-OP to Portage la Prairie is former Red River College stu- Trippin' to Portage, a rap show strictly for the people, comments dent, Rebecca Routhier, shows that one time Portage la Prairie Cartman. Rappers Yy, N-Deep Pipi Skid at the wheel of a school resident turned Winnipegger, and DJ CO-OP are all former bus and Yy, CO-OP, Hunnicutt Brad Cartman, created. Portage la Prairie residents. and John Smith hanging out the This is Cartman's first attempt Cartman explained the notion bus windows with elementary at promotions (there was a stint of Portage la Prairie people and gestures. on the high school dance com- Winnipeggers mixing in a night- "She did all the work and she mittee, but no need to go there). life setting is a positive thing. put it all together, without her Cartman felt he needed more "We're like some sort of novelty help it would not have come room than the small town had where everyone has to know a out nearly as good as it is," said PHOTO I JORDAN CHALIFOUX to offer. Portager," said Cartman, adding Cartman. UMFM program direc- "I moved away from Portage, Trippin' to Portage promoter, Brad Cartman that most Winnipeggers have a tor Jared McKetiak liked it so because there is never anything story of a person from Portage much that he started plugging on new material," said Cartman, sharp from Old Market Square happening there, young people la Prairie. Trippin' to Portage even before who added rapper Gruff will fill on Friday, Oct.15. have no reason to stay after they At $20 per ticket for a ride to Cartman approached him. in for Smith. get out of high school," he said. Portage la Prairie and back to Rapper John Smith can't make Tickets in Winnipeg are avail- Socials were once dominant in Winnipeg, this party seems like it to Portage la Prairie. able at Custom Culture, Music Portage la Prairie, but this hugely a bargain-bin wonder. "He's going to be in the studio Trader, Mondragon Book Store conservative town is losing the The show will take place at the for the next four months working and Urban Bakery. sizzle to its snap, he added. The bus departs at 8 p.m. Northern trekker showcases stunning arctic scenery

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BY GRANT BURR landscape by with demonic human histories." His Winnipeg humans and labels like Hell's audience exits to a street with As we sit in an urban jungle, technology. Gate and Devil's Investor's Group towering to the with concrete towers cast- Ice Age Punchbowl. north, the Hudson Bay monolith ' ng shadows and suburbia captures long This final section rising before them, and a golden sprawling out in all directions, it forgotten trails, speaks to fears boy watching over them from the is humbling to be presented with the reality that our control in ancient monu- of the unknown south. The message is compel- shaping the landscape around us ments, and lost and our need, ling - what future does the land- is for just a moment in time. settlements achieved scape before them hold? In a new photo exhibition at - the barely through the Marc Ruwendel: Written on the Winnipeg Art Gallery titled, visible remind- act of nam- the Land will be featured at the Marc Ruwendel: Written on ers of human ing, to take Winnipeg Art Gallery until Jan. the Land, photographer Marc activity erased ownership of 2, 2005. A $4 student admis- Ruwendel does an excellent job by nature's these unknown sion rate is available with valid in framing the landscape he has reclaiming places. student identification. WAG is encountered. hand. Ruwendel open Tuesday through Sunday His focused attention on In Westward PHOTO I LINDSAY WINTER succeeds in his from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the creating a "narrative of human the Course of of observation benches provide a goal of display- exception of Wednesdays when activity...pre-history to present" Empire, the pains of westward chilling reminder of technology's ing the "exposing and erasing of hours extend to 9 p.m. brings a powerful message to the expansion in the American effect on the landscape and audience. northwest are displayed by humanity. His exhibition is divided into abandoned industrial sites Pictures of Hell explores the GET NUR HEAD OUT OF THE BOOKS three sections: Ice Age, Westward and twisted metal strewn on a naming of landscapes. The rug- the Course of Empire, and Pictures parched landscape. Most power- ged American northwest was of Hell. Ruwendel is interested ful in this section are images of imposing and terrifying for many AND INTO THE CLOUDS! in the often brutal sculpting of atomic bomb testing sites in the who first encountered it and this Mojave Desert. 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The fashion show will showcase historical outfits dating back to the early 1800s and then will lead into a modern fashion show with outfits donated by The Bay. "The models aren't 20 year olds with 18 inch waists," Bowes joked. "They are real women of all ages and sizes." Workshops on important issues facing today's Canadian businesses will take place throughout Saturday (Oct.16). Topics range from women in technology to volunteerism. Guest speakers are some of the most influ- ential and powerful professional women in Manitoba. MTS president Cheryl Barker, and Annitta Stenning, chief administration officer of the City of Winnipeg are among them. Bowes said some of the money raised will enl order any platter in or Take out go to developing new scholarships for young coffee or fountain pop. 943-9010 women. Gaul Ivra 85 Princess St gsh Soldent PHOTO I LAURA RUDDOCK The conference runs Oct. 15 and 16 THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11,2004 14 film Campus stars in Hollywood movie

BY RYAN HLADUN (Anacondas) and newcomer Buffalo Gals oversaw the four Jenna Dewan star in Tamara, a day production at RRC that he Bates Motel, the teeny-bopper thriller about an filmed Sept. 24 at the Notre Outlook, Crystal Lake... oddball at a new high school Dame campus and Sept. 25-27 at TRed River College? Well, who develops a crush on her the Princess Street campus. it may not compare with these teacher. She also happens to "We wandered through the classic movie locations, but look for the halls of RRC in an upcom- practice witchcraft and concocts city looking at high schools, but ing Hollywood horror film shot a spell to make everyone in the nothing could give us every- last month. school adore her. As per usual thing we needed like Red River Los Angeles-based Armada horror film-fare, there's a catch College," said Laing. PHOTO I LINDSAY WINTER - the spell only goes into affect "We've worked with the college Pictures in association with RRC will be seen in an upcoming Hollywood horror flick Winnipeg's Buffalo Gals Pictures when someone's blood is spilled. in the past, and they've always wrapped up filming on a new That blood ends up being hers been great." horror flick from director Jeremy when a group of bullies pull a Laing added that Canadian a big fight scene in the climax of off from students, who generally Haft (Grizzly Mountain, 1997). fatal prank. The scares come television series 2030 CE was the movie. use it for classes. Much of the film was shot at both after her return from the dead to shot at the Notre Dame campus. The television studio at the This was the first time a major the Notre Dame and Princess haunt her killers. The screenplay They filmed in the kitchens Princess Street campus was used film production company used Street campuses. The movie will is from Final Destination scribe of the Notre Dame campus, and for the bulk of filming, using the campus's state-of-the-art be distributed in wide release by Jeffery Reddick. actually rewrote the ending of elaborate sets brought in by studio, which is one of the most Lions Gate Films in 2005. Producers Martin Wiley from the film to go with the location, several production trucks. Crew advanced in the province. British actor Matthew Marsden Armada and Phyllis Laing of said Laing. The rewrite features members had the studio blocked

Speak Out... by Julie Horbal Film event inspires The Projector asks what's the latest movie you've seen? Alison Marquez Business and administrative studies RRC students "The last movie I saw was Shark Tale. I liked it. The characters were really entertaining. It was a sort of light movie. I really Local director does lunch, enjoyed it and I think most adults would enjoy it, but it was probably meant for kids." discusses career

BY ALAN MACKENZIE distributed by the Winnipeg Film Group and Big Film Shorts from small gathering of Princess Armando Pastorin California. Street campus students had This attention has led to funding Digital multimedia technology rare chance to have an inti- for two more films: On a Sunday, a mate conversation with an emerg- "I watched Shaun of the Dead last. It was pretty funny short that explores father-son rela- ing local filmmaker on Sept. 30. with a bit of English humour, which I like. It was pretty tionships that will be completed Bevan Klassen, who won a Blizzard good overall." later this year; and an untitled Award for his first professional short feature that was written through Wildlands, ate lunch and discussed improvisational exercises with his his craft with students interested cast and will be filmed in 2006. in the art of filmmaking. The event, The two films shown were differ- Independent Film at Lunch, was put ent in tone, but were thematically together by campus chaplain Mark similar, dealing with masculinity Humphries. and spirituality. Klassen says that he Klassen was one of the found- Garrett Turner doesn't write his films, but chooses ers of the now-defunct Catacomb Digital multimedia technology scripts that he feels he "can add Microcinema, a monthly screening something to." "The last movie I saw was Alien Vs. Predator. I thought of independent and unfinished Klassen, a computer analyst, it had a great start, a great storyline - all great up until films. There he was able to screen has not attended film school, but the ending. Then it kind of just fell apart and I lost his earlier student works which learned through workshops offered interest." were made with his own money by the Winnipeg Film Group. Surface and virtually no crew. He consid- Beneath was created in one of those ers Wildlands - which won Best workshops. He has made some Mike Wachs Amateur Film at the 2003 Blizzards money off the Comedy Network Digital multimedia technology - his first professional film because deal, but certainly not enough to it was his first to use a full crew and quit his day job. trained actors, and had government "Everyone has something unique "I saw Shaun of the Dead this past weekend. It funding. to say," he said. "Filmmaking is how was a witty comedy. A romantic comedy, if you The event included screenings of I choose to say it." will, as opposed to a regular one. A comedy of Wildlands and Surface Beneath (his He adds that he would love to zombie proportions. I enjoyed it." first student film), a question and direct for a living, but he is still answer period, and discussed other happy just to have it as a sideline projects that he is working on. and told students that it is impor- Wildlands, a story about a father tant to do what you love - even if struggling with his ideals, is a dra- they have to make it happen on matic comedy written by Andre their own. Harden. It has traveled to film festi- Brandi Hayberg vals across Canada, airs regularly on Creative communications the Comedy Network, and is being "The last thing I saw was Calendar Girls on video. My room- mate rented it and I thought it was really funny. I didn't expect that because it was all a bunch of older women sitting around naked. The ending kind of slowed down a little bit."

THE PROJECTOR I OCTOBER 11, 2004 15 Copy-cat film stands on its own The Return captures Russian landscape, realism

BY RYAN HLADUN mischievous lives are com- with them and sometimes Tarkovsky's inspiration is pletely changed. The father uses physical abuse to keep seen in the stunning pho- The Return takes them on a strange trip control and never truly talks tography of the Russian HOLLYWOOD ***1/2 by car, then by boat to an to them as a father should. surroundings, but unlike his PROuucI tON Oct. 8-14 island, with the only expla- This drives the boys to fury; idol, Zvyagintsev captures OR Cinematheque nation being he has "some- more so Ivan, whose constant a dark, monotonous atmo- thing to take care of." sour expression and difficult sphere to reflect the subject RYAN HLADUN ilm is very much a Columnist Throughout the trip, ten- demeanor is maturely por- matter, and uses digital video copycat medium. One sion mounts as the boys trayed by then 13-year-old F director does some- for some scenes (particularly reluctantly learn lessons thing extraordinary and new actor Ivan Dobronravov, and close-ups of the boys in the and he inspires hundreds Asian film of films for decades later. Rarely do the replicates surpass the originals in the market growing minds of critics, but to get it close on the first try like Andrei Zvyagintsev and his t's perfect timing that the Cinematheque The Return is a remarkable is putting on a Japanese film festival this feat. I month because the North American mar- The Return is inspired by ket is currently eating up Asian films - and the expressionist art films of rightfully so as the year's best films are orien- the 60s and 70s, specifically tal gems. Andrei Tarkovsky (Solaris), Robbed of the top prize at Cannes in May, whose films were visually Oldboy is 2004's best film so far. Made in South beautiful and emotionally Korea by visionary director Chan-wook Park, profound. But Zvyagintsev Oldboy tells the disturbing story of a man's manages to craft his film quest for revenge after he was imprisoned for to become less of a copy- 15 years without reason. His path leads him cat and more of a striking to love, bloodshed, and shockingly twisted modern work with shades of discoveries. Graphic scenes of violence are Tarkovsky's eye. enough to make the strongest of stomachs

In The Return we're Characters Ivan and Andrey in the award - winning film, The Return squeamish. But the fight scenes aren't typi- brought into the lives of cal martial arts fare - they are innovative and two young brothers, Ivan they'd otherwise never be provide the substance of the wilderness) to absorb its encapsulating. Lead character Oh Dae-su and Andrey (ages 13 and 15 exposed to. In one scene, the film's powerful emotional realism. uses anything to fight off attackers - from an respectively). Ivan is timid, boys are robbed by an older force. The winner of the top prize axe to a toothbrush. The film's strongest point but inquisitive and is the teenager as the father makes In one of the highly shock- at the Venice Film Festival in is its stylish editing and risky shooting, which outsider of the group of his a phone call inside a diner. ing scenes in the film, Ivan is 2003 and named European pays off in giving the film a fresh, sharp look brother's friends. Andrey is a The father comes out, tracks left on a bridge in the pour- discovery of that year, The and feel. Unfortunately, Oldboy has yet to see self-professed tough-guy but down the thief, and brings ing rain, after complaining Return is a powerful film by a wide release in North America, only screen- a follower by nature. him in front of his sons with that he wanted to go fishing. a promising director, who ing at the Toronto International Film Festival. When their father makes the instruction to hit him And Ivan furiously questions leaves many unanswered And thanks to Quentin Tarantino for influ- The boys struggle with this a mysterious return after a his father's purpose for drag- questions, but questions encing Miramax to distribute Hero in North 12-year abandonment, the new authority that has been ging them on the miserable which perhaps are best America (however, it's unknown how much he boys' playful and innocently absent their entire lives. The trip, just before the chilling answered by the audience. actually contributed). The Chinese film star- father is harsh in dealing climax of the film ring action star Jet Li dominated the box office upon its release here and went on to gross over $50 million. In Hero, through different flash- TICKETS ON SALE NOW! backs, we are taken to when one man defeated three assassins out to kill an emperor. Using encore! enc°cel stunning color displays, and the beautiful walk-on-water choreography made famous in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, director Yimou Zhang turns a pure action film into a masterpiece of filmmaking art. e/Ic°''e encore, Look for a Chinese trilogy to begin to make waves in North America. Infernal Affairs is e'rvc°tel China's Godfather. Three films of the series encore! have already been released in Hong Kong, and the first has recently seen a limited release in encore! the US. The basic premise of the first film is a cat-and-mouse game between two undercov- er moles who have risen to prominence - one in the police department and one in the mob - with both trying to find out who the other is. The film is a pure adrenaline rush with intense 2003 CANNES LIONS action and thrilling suspense. Hopefully the film will see a wider release, as well as the THE WORLD'S BEST COMMERCIALS second (a prequel) and the third (taking place AN ENCORE PRESENTATION a year after the first) seeing releases down the road. Other decent Asian films this year include The Winnipeg Art Gallery Ping He's Chinese Warriors of Heaven and Earth, a story about an assassination mission through the Gobi desert; Japan's highly-antici- Oct 19-24 only pated and beautifully animated Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence, which draws similar paral- 7:00 and 9:15pm nightly 2:00pm matinees Oct 23 a 24 lels to the Matrix philosophy; Beat Takeshi's The Blind Swordsman which saw great success Advance tickets at WAG Into Booth and all Ticketmaster outlets in Winnipeg at the Globe; and Zhang's Chinese Charge-by-phone: 180-3333 Order online: www.ticketmaster.ca revolution film House of Flying Daggers which (additional tees for phone/online orders) will hit theatres in December.

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BY MIKE UHRICH house. The main character, missing from the house. happens is that you don't Rika, is a volunteer home The "Ju-On" spirit begins know if the film is going Japanese Film Festival Ju-On: The Grudge care worker who is sent to to kill outside of the house backward or forward in ** the house to check on an and Rika realizes that unless time. You don't know if The Japanese have a strong film following, Oct.16-20 elderly patient. After her something is done, she may scenes are happening at and through the release of more mainstream Cinematheque the same time as oth- films, the following is getting a lot stronger. ers. And ultimately It's no surprise that Cinematheque is present- emember when The you find yourself ing a Japanese film festival Oct. 15 and 16. Ring came out in the- somewhere between The festival is part of a touring film pro- Ratres a couple of years being moderately to ago? After that, a DVD sur- gram presented by the consulate general of very confused at most faced in video stores called Japan, which features four films being shown Ringu, which was actually points throughout the over the two days. The program is celebrat- the original Japanese film film. ing 75 years of diplomatic relations between the American version was Ju-On has the poten- Japan and Canada. based on. tial to be scary; howev- Well, Hollywood has er that greatly depends Friday October 15 taken from the booming on the person who is Yuji Nakae's Nabbie's Love (1999) 7 p.m.The Japanese horror market watching it. I didn't story of a woman's reunion with an estranged again. This time with The care for Shimizu's scare lover in a small community through the eyes Grudge, starring Sarah tactics, which were of her granddaughter. Michelle Gellar, which will highlighted by a Ring- be released on Oct. 22. It's like scene where a spir- Kaneto Shindo's A Last Note (1995) 9 p.m. actually a remake of a film it is caught on video An aging actress escapes to a retreat and called Ju-On, the third in a camera, and is staring spends time with two other women contem- series of Japanese films, but at the person watch- plating life and getting old. the first to be released in ing the tape, as well Saturday October 16 theatres (making over $4.7 as a trio of possessed Takeshi Kita no's Dolls (2002) 2 p.m. million US in Japan). schoolgirls stalking Three beautiful stories of undying love con- Takashi Shimizu directed one of the characters. nected by the pain of sadness. both versions, so before You get the feeling you spend your money on that Shimizu really Yojiro Takita's Onmyoji: The Yin Yang arrival she releases a demon be the next victim. the American version, you wants to be scary, but just Master (2001) 7 p.m. A special effect-laden behind a door, which is The problem with Ju-On may want to check out the when you think he's going to trip into the land of swords and magic. sealed with duct-tape. is the film is divided into original. get you, you end up bursting Police investigations numerous segments that Ju-On is the story of a out with laughter instead of begin led by detective Izutni follow a different character's family who is killed in their screaming in terror, which Toyama, who discovers that connection to the haunted home and leave behind an doesn't bode well for this many people have gone house. Unfortunately, what evil spirit that inhabits the Japanese horror machine.

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or a sports fan to watch his favorite team move to another city is like watching ones hopes and dreams F go down the toilet. Here in Winnipeg, we experienced this feeling in '96 with the loss of our beloved Jets. The people of Quebec City saw it with the Nordiques. At the end of the baseball season, Montreal fans felt this with the loss of their Expos. Most Winnipeggers can remember what it was like to see our much-loved team take the inevitable leave of absence, February 12 -19 March 5 -12 but for the last months leading up to the Jets demise, we were in a collective fight to keep them. We were almost in a Mazatlan, MEXICO Mazatlan, MEXICO sense of denial trying to hold on to our boys. The biggest difference between Jets fans and Expos fans is they never really appeared to care. Expos fans never fought the way we fought to keep our team. Now offering two trips of fun under the sun! When the league decided to play half of the Expos home games in San Juan, Puerto Rico this year, the people of Sign up bv Fridav, October 29. Montreal didn't even notice. All this said, it makes me wonder what lead to the Expos downfall. For more information drop bythe Students' Association office It doesn't seem as though it was that long ago when the room DM20, Notre Dame Campus or room P110, Princess Street Campus. Expos where on top of their division. They had a roster full of young talent, and the people of Montreal were proud of Or email saeuentsdrrc.mb.ca their team. In 1994, the Montreal Expos had what could have been their greatest season ever, winning their division with a measly $18.5 million payroll. The season was cut short due to the strike, but the ques- 11111110WIN tion of what could have happened has always loomed. The last ten years have pretty much been a steady decline in winning percentage, and the number of fans in the seats has steadily decreased as well. In terms of money, baseball is no different than any other TOCIA1L sport. for Canadian cities. It's hard to make a profit in our market. That is an old lesson that we know all too well here Fride b r in Winnipeg. 0 rri t For the few die-hard Expos fans out there, my heart goes A . 1-.1 .1\1' rnp ; out to you. My advice for you now is to find a new team to cheer for as your old team embarks on the road trip they Lots of Costume Prizes to be Won won't return from. wb n a rd Tnp for 7 i POD, With all this said, I can also tell you that I won't be holding

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Social Code A Year at the Movies *

SHAWNA FORESTER I Columnist A Winnipegger in Hickville

elcome to the gong show kiddies. No not a students' association social; Western Social Code makes Sum 41 look like The And for some reason, they sell records WCanadian Music Week. Ramones. — a lot of records. This is why, perhaps, Social I met some really cool, dorky people, slept far The Edmonton-based band give a very Code will make a buck or two as long as their too little, ate lots of free cheese, and even took a weak performance on their debut A Year at target audience is around 14 years old. Their road trip to Canmore just for the hell of it. the Movies. The album is mediocre at best; lyrics are not difficult to understand, they I learned everyone who owns an indie rock essentially 12 songs that sound very much aren't musically advanced, and they have that label looks like my boss who also runs an indie alike, and are very much ready for radio. They "rebel yell" quality that the early teen set seem rock label. I learned it's not cool watching men do, however, follow all the rules — there is no to enjoy. They fall right into the little niche, my dad's age partying like a bunch of drunken shortage of screaming, power chords, or angst because it's much easier to be another one of frat boys. Unfortunately, there weren't too many here (not that there's anything wrong with the same, and make some money doing what horn-rimmed glasses-touting cuties. But I man- power chords). you've seen is successful, rather than facing aged to take in an eardrum-wounding amount Social Code try hard to convey the pop- the big scary world of making music. of live music. punk spirit like what the Orange Country This isn't much different behaviour from a Keeping in the tradition of great bands with California bands did in 1994. But Social Code 14-year-old who needs to stay on top of what crappy band names from Calgary I have dis- forgets to have fun with it. OC bands like The is or is not cool. So, if we look at punk like a covered yet another at Western Canadian Music Offspring and Green Day came up with catchy, trend, Social Code hit the mark. But if you're Week. Vailhalen is just about as bad a name as one power chord shout-alongs as a contrast to the not a 14-year-old with ink anarchy symbols could possibly pick, but this kid can rock. Lead grunge scene happening up north in Seattle. scrawled all over your Chuck Taylors, this singer Chris Vail won me over at the Saved By The These bands gave birth to pop-punk. album isn't for you. Radio showcase with a super-enthused live show. Social Code, however, lapses into the same I picked up a copy of the EP Becs D'Oiseaux and it's pure synth satisfaction. old, ho-hum, "life sucks and girls are evil" tem- -JEN ZORATTI plate that bands like Simple Plan and Good Hot Little Rocket also blew me away with their Charlotte like to follow. Their whiny singers 50s-themed attire and burlesque dancers. This all sounds the same and say the same things. culminated in a sold-out show that saw more than one person getting chained and whipped. Since when did post punk rock get so freaky? The kids were all over it dancing like mad and shout- ing along to the lyrics. I can't get NowYour Upright out of my head. Hot Little Rocket is my favourite Skye Sweetnam live act ever, and I wish they toured more often. Noise From the Basement Everyone should go see them. ** 1/2 I must admit I always secretly hated the band Po'Girl. I couldn't get past the awful name (and it: ****) no they aren't from Calgary). I caught them at the Nettwerk Records showcase and they tuned me in. I was eating my words. Featuring members of the Wallin Jennys, they are part of the alt-coun- try-pop-folk junket that is pretty popular. The songs are really deep and it isn't just trendy pap being released to jump on a trend. The Nettwerk NOISE F* n+ ai BASEMeNt showcase also had a really kick-ass cheese plate — and everyone knows I love cheese. Plus it was I first heard about Skye Sweetnam while flip- I listened to it, the catchier it got. Now it didn't non-smoking. ping though the pages of last month's issue of change the fact I found the lyrics juvenile, but See in Calgary kids it's illegal to smoke outdoors Blender magazine. She was the featured artist then again I'm not a teenager anymore, and I'm on a patio but is legal to smoke inside (say a bar in their monthly piece "The Next Big Thing." not a girl (at least not on the outside). or restaurant). Yeah. That sure makes a whole lot Looking back over the years, I remembered In a time where the music industry has of sense. But they hope to have a full smoking ban artists like 50 Cent called the next big thing Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff battling it out in place by 2008 (they're on the cutting edge of in Blender so I figured she can't be that bad. for the queen of bubble-gum pop, it's nice to health care prevention there). I've saved the lump Besides, I don't really mind Avril, so how differ- see Canada throw its hat in the ring. of coal that I blew out my nose this morning. ent could this be? It was a relief reading the CD booklet and Perhaps it will be worth something someday if I The Bolton, Ontario native opened for seeing that Skye Sweetnam actually had top ever get famous. Maybe I'll trade it in for a Po'Girl Britney Spears on her Onyx Hotel tour this last billing in the writing credits for the majority of CD. It makes a handy paper weight. spring and has been drawing comparisons to the songs. The only song she had nothing to do Did I mention it's 12 a.m. Monday and I haven't another young Canadian rocker, Avril Lavigne. with the writing was track six, Heart of Glass, slept since 9 a.m. Saturday? I'm going to shut up The debut album Noise From the Basement the classic Blondie hit from 1978. now and head to bed. features 13 tracks of teenage bubble gum pop. I guess I'm just getting too old to be into this But before I do I implore you to go see Many of the tracks on the disc like It Sucks type of music. However, for what it's supposed Calgarian Lorrie Matheson on Thursday Oct. 14 sound a lot like Good Charlotte were playing as to be, it hits the mark. It's catchy, and it's so at Shannon's. Lorrie is one of Calgary's hottest her backup band. sweet that I went to the dentist and found out commodities. Don't worry you won't need to At first listen, I was not very impressed by the it gave me three cavities. bring your gong — I promise. album, and to tell you the truth the second time around was nothing too special. But the more - DAVIDE CAPONE

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Harmer puts on poetic, powerful show

Pantages Playhouse Theatre from her 2000 album You Were Here. powerful version of Lodestar—the Oct. 3, 2004 Following were songs from this year's All of third and final encore, and the one Our Homes, including crowd pleasers such song everyone was waiting for. BY SHANNON MARTIN as Pendulums, New Enemy and Almost. Shaggy red-headed Josh Ritter, Easily one of the best parts of the night decked out in a black suit and con- rom the moment she sauntered on was when Harmer serenaded the crowd verse sneakers, opened the show stage Sarah Harmer gripped the sans band part way through the set. with feel-good folk songs about F audience by the palm of her pale Illuminated by a single spotlight, Harmer growing up in Moscow, Idaho. With hand, haunting the crowd of over 1,100 owned the stage with her vulnerable voice a voice like caramel, the American Winnipeggers with her poetic lyrics and and acoustic guitar, singing confessional songwriter struck a chord with powerful 21-song set. songs like Capsized. the audience about the "American Quickly becoming one of Canada's top "I'll play by my lonesome now I feel like electoral process." female performers, the petite singer/ a hobo," joked Harmer. He wrote Tryin' Hard to Love songwriter stopped in Winnipeg Oct. 3, Another highlight was when smoke You But You Don't Make it Easy along with her five-piece band, as part of filled the stage and mirror-ball-like lights Babe, after learning Arnold her cross-country tour. transformed the aisles into a pre-teen Schwarzenegger had been elected Clad in a retro blue dress (which she dance as Harmer sang Open Window and the governor of California. picked up earlier in the Exchange District invited couples to waltz. Four couples Before leaving the stage, Ritter at Ragpickers) and poor-boy hat, Harmer stepped up to the plate, bashfully dancing broke two guitar strings and Harmer played for over two hours sipped red wine and poked fun at the in the dream-like atmosphere. encouraged the crowd to pick up weather between songs. Much to the crowd's pleasure, the ambi- his record, Hello Starling. She kicked the night off with a round tious set lasted nearly two and a half hours "I've got a record that's young and of radio hits, like Around the Corner, staying way past the band's "curfew," naïve. It'll go home with anyone." Basement Apartment, and Hideout, songs laughed Harmer, before launching into a

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